Dear editor: The people of Fort Frances are a model community of givers and working volunteers. In my 42 years as a citizen of this community, I have witnessed and participated in many improvements that make the community a better place to live, as well as helping people who are […]
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Edward Henry (“Ted”) Murray, of Rainy River, Ont., passed away quietly on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007 at the Rainy River Health Centre in Rainy River, Ont. Ted was the third son of Adele Mathilda (Carpenter) and George Micheal Murray. Born Dec. 22, 1928 in Thunder Bay, Ont., Ted was predeceased […]
Peacefully, on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007 William (Bill) Govier passed away at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. with his family at his side. Bill was born July 12, 1923 at home in the town of Auburn, Huron County Ont. to Herbert and Alice Govier. He will be greatly […]
In loving memory of Michael Dokuchie, who passed away in the early-morning hours of Monday, July 30, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 51 years. After living ever so graciously throughout his illness, he now rests in peace. On May 2, 1980, Michael married […]
There’s no question the so-called “First-Past-the-Post” electoral system, the one currently used federally as well as in most provinces, including Ontario, has its drawbacks. The biggest one, especially in a multi-party system like ours, is that the winner in each riding is the one who gets the most votes; […]
Leola Mae Krueger, 82, of International Falls, Mn., passed away Thursday, Aug. 2, 2007 at the Good Samaritan Care Center in International Falls. Leola was born in International Falls on Oct. 23, 1924 to Leo and Luella Prevost. She graduated from Falls High School in 1943. Leola was united in […]
Dear editor: May I say our ninth-annual Chapple Days at the Both Farm north of Barwick have come and gone—with success! This is a huge undertaking by our friends, Joan and Steve Both and family of Barwick. They open their homestead, dating back to 1899, to visitors to celebrate Chapple […]
Dear editor: After reading the article last week on the Super Stock Special at the Emo Speedway, I have a couple of comments and a few points to clear up. There were a fair amount of cautions; but to be clear, few were caused by contact between the cars. The […]
HOGAN–Born to Lee and Teddie-Ann, nee Mitchell, of Atikokan, Ont., a girl, Aivery Lee Tree, weighing 8 lbs. 8 oz. on July 27, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
L'HIRONDELLE–Born to Troy and Jennifer, nee Krag, of Fort Frances, Ont., a girl, Lake Asin, weighing 7 lbs. 12 oz. on July 26, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
MCCORMACK–Born to Dale and Kim, nee Coffen, of Bergland, Ont., a girl, Zoey Evelynn, weighing 7 lbs. 10 oz. on July 26, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
DOBRANSKY–Born to Joe Dobransky and Kari Larson, of Rainy River, Ont., a girl, Kassandra Dawn, weighing 7 lbs. 11 oz. on July 26, 2007 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ont.
